Focus On Mexico

Let’s go to the Feria de los Maestros (artisan fair)

The Feria de los Maestros (artisan fair) has been held Lakeside every year on the second week of November for the past 18 years. This is a unique fair which brings the best artisans from every region of Mexico. All sales proceeds go directly to the artisans and there is no charge for booth or commission fees. Transportation is provided and they are hosted by local expat families. Many friendships are developed through the home stays. Participants Planning for the Feria takes most of the year including choosing the artisans through recommendations from local coordinators in each state … [Read more...]

Let’s Go to the Market

One of the many benefits of Lakeside living are the numerous markets along the north shore. Whether you're looking for fresh vegetables and fruit, chicken, fish, seafood, to fresh cinnamon rolls, tacos, pizza or quality organic products or clothing, jewelry, and home decor and more, you will find them at one of the area's many markets several days of the week. Monday On Monday the large open air market in Chapala features thousands of items at some of the most economical prices in the area. On Monday you will also find a market featuring quality prepared foods at the Sunrise Restaurant in … [Read more...]

Medical Tourism in Mexico

A growing number of Baby Boomers are taking advantage of low cost medical, dental and prescription drugs in Mexico. Mexico has quickly earned a reputation for quality medical care at a greatly reduced cost. Baby Boomers and retirees on fixed or retirement incomes have shown the largest increase in utilization of Mexican medical and dental services. Mexico is a prime destination for Medical Tourism. Medical Tourism is one of the fastest growing health care industries. The USA is in a health care crisis and patients are starting to travel abroad in search of the best quality and the most … [Read more...]

A Focus Alumna in Morelia

A few months ago we gave an overview of Morelia, Michoacan in the post Focus on Morelia. On a recent return trip to Morelia, we met Maureen, a Focus alumna who recently moved to Morelia from Lakeside. She graciously agreed to sit down for an interview about her life, Focus, and Lakeside experiences and her move to Morelia. We met for morning coffee at a charming downtown cafe/restaurant where the Morelia expats meet for a monthly coffee and have set up a small English lending library. Please tell our readers a little about your background and how you came to Mexico. I grew up in Southern … [Read more...]

How to Bring Your Vehicle into Mexico

Applying for a Vehicle Permit Online You can apply for your temporary vehicle import permit on-line through the Banjercito Bank after reviewing the requirements outlined in this post. Foreigners are only allowed to temporarily import one vehicle into Mexico. Why Only Temporary Importation? All foreign vehicles can only be imported into Mexico on a temporary basis. Foreign cars cannot be nationalized and must be taken out of the country after four years. For this reason if you are moving to Mexico on a long-term basis it is not a good idea to bring a new vehicle of any kind into the … [Read more...]